The Addicition Prevention Compentence Centre organized a training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC), delivered by Amir Hasanović and Andrea Mijatović, the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Compentence Center. The training was intended for employees of the Institute of Public Health of the Tuzla Canton, and this was the first time the training had been delivered for a single institution that applied on its own initiative.
The training was held 5. and 6, 2026, in Tuzla. Participants gained foundational knowledge on high-quality and effective addiction prevention based on scientific evidence. The EUPC training provides participants with an overview of quality standards that serve as the basis for designing and implementing interventions, as well as an overview of effective interventions across various areas, including family, school, workplace, environment, local community, and media. Participants were especially encouraged to discuss addiction prevention programs currently implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to compare them with the interventions they themselves apply in their work with beneficiaries, in relation to what science indicates to be effective and what may even be harmful to end users.
The EUPC training covers the latest evidence in the field of addiction prevention, and after completing the training, participants are provided with the EUPC manual, which can serve as a reminder and a guide for their future work.
Naida Salković, MD:
The training was very useful and practical, and it helped me refresh certain knowledge as well as learn new practices. This type of work is particularly important, as it represents a strong link between institutions and non-governmental organizations.
Nadina Mokayes, MD, Specialist in Hygiene and Medical Ecology:
Although I have nearly ten years of experience in designing and implementing health promotion and prevention activities, during and after the course I realized that I may not always have worked in a scientifically grounded way. This shows how essential continuous learning truly is, and this course enabled me to gain new knowledge, as well as ideas and inspiration for further work.
Prim. Prof. Dr. Maida Mulić, Head of the Preventive and Health Promotion Service:
Attending the workshop once again showed me that there is always something new to learn. The workshop changed my approach to work methods and made me more aware that I need to be much more detailed, subtle, and cautious when selecting methods. A new area I will focus on is standardization and quality in the field of prevention.
Prim. Dr. Majda Sarihodžić, MA in Management, Director:
As part of its regular activities, the Institute of Public Health is engaged in health promotion and prevention. This training represented an upgrade of existing knowledge. Participants were extremely satisfied with the training, particularly in terms of methodology and content, especially the interactive component. It was important for us in terms of refreshing our knowledge, and we particularly appreciated the presentation style and the working methodology.
